Exploring the mysteries of the brain is one of the grandest challenges facing contemporary science. Brain science, as the "ultimate frontier" of life science research, not only pertains to human understanding of consciousness, memory, and emotion but also holds the key to overcoming numerous neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson's disease. Traditional animal models often have many limitations. Brain-on-a-chip technology, as a novel cutting-edge research tool, compensates for these shortcomings. Brain-on-a-chip technology, hailed as "recreating the life microenvironment in a petri dish", utilizes stem cell technology to cultivate 3D miniature brain tissue models on microfluidic chips, which can simulate part of the structure and function of the human brain, providing a new platform for simulating the real physiological and disease states of the brain. This project leads participants to use microfluidic technology to construct an in vitro "bionic human brain-on-a-chip," dynamically simulating the most critical biological barrier in the human brain from the blood-brain barrier to explore its working mechanism in protecting the brain and screening substances, helping them cultivate rigorous scientific thinking and solid experimental abilities

Teaching Faculty

Experts in Organs-on-chips from national research institutes are specially invited

Cutting-edge Topics

Systematically learn the key role and frontier applications of brain science and the blood-brain barrier in protecting the central nervous system

Real Lab Practice

Construct an in vitro “bionic human brain organ-on-a-chip” to simulate the blood-brain barrier, the most critical biological barrier in the human brain

Outcome Application

Research outcomes provide new scientific directions for tackling neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

Main Experiments

Microfluidic Chip Fabrication

Brain Organoids-on-Chip Model Construction Drug

Stimulation and Efficacy Evaluation

小鼠解剖实验

脑立体定位实验

动物焦虑行为实验

Certificates

项目感言

精彩瞬间

Why Us

History

XLAB has a 20+ year history. It was initiated by Professor Neher of the University of Göttingen in Germany and strongly supported by the German government and the University of Göttingen. XLAB, centered around high-end scientific experiments, is widely favored by over 10,000 students yearly. XLAB has established practice centers worldwide, aiming to expand this unique concept and teaching method to reach more students.

XLAB aims to enable more people to learn and experience the joy of science, encouraging them to explore the mysteries of science and consider how to use science to solve human problems. Therefore, XALB's subjects are generally more complex in physics, biology, or medicine. Instead, they focus more on interdisciplinary, cutting-edge topics such as genetic engineering, medical research, nanobiology, medical chemistry, high-energy physics, and more.

Subject

Experiment

Experiments are the core of the XLAB. Each participant can enter advanced laboratories to conduct safe experiments, analyze data, and write experiment reports. Over six hours of scientific research daily enhances students' scientific knowledge and logical thinking and cultivates concentration and endurance. Students will be able to experience the work content and status firsthand and consider whether to choose a research direction in future education.

The courses in XLAB are unique. They consist of four key modules: Subject Introduction and Program Thinking, Scientific Research Teaching, Laboratory Operations, Experimental Data Analysis, and Research Report Writing. All courses are taught in small groups of 10 to 25 students.

Course

Faculty

Experts are invited to design experiments and teach students since the topics and content of XLAB exceed the curriculum of high schools and are specialized in specific research areas. Relevant scientific research institutions support XLAB China and provide an in-depth academic experience for Chinese students based on its unique teaching methods and experimental requirements.

Two authoritative certificates are available: the XLAB Program Certificate of Participation, which details the experimental content and is signed by instructors. Students will complete an academic report containing experimental results and data analysis to apply for the ASDAN "Science Award" Certificate for 30 credit hours of study officially accredited by UCAS.

Certificate

Research

XALB provides invaluable research scenarios for students who plan or are currently engaged in natural science research-oriented learning, such as EPQ or scientific papers, to implement their research plans and participate in hands-on scientific research. Experimental reports can be considered as part of their research achievements.